Spring 2021 my husband found a beautiful 1976 K-20 with only 68,000 miles on it, Silverado package, gold and white. I now drive her daily here in Iowa. Did a rust prevention treatment on her, because Lord knows, the one downfall of these is rust! Previously had a '79 C-10, since 1996 I owned that one. I love my square bodies! Sure is good to have a 4wd finally in my life. That 400 with all time 4wd sure gets crappy fuel mileage though! But no new trucks for me! They all ain't worth shite, all the fancy sensors and electronic crap! Bah!!! 😂
My daddy had a 77 F150 with a 400 and full time 4wd. I wish like hell he still had it. My 77 F150 is 4wd but not full time. Im a Ford guy through and through. The dentsides are by far the best trucks ever made in my opinion. But Chevrolets mid to late 70s trucks were beautiful too
I worked in ag-business. I preferred the Ford for a two wheel drive. But the full time four wheel drive Chevy pickup was my pick for a four wheeler. We had a Western snow blade for the Chevy full time four wheeler, and that was the best blade truck I ever operated. I never used the "Lock" when blading. It didn't give you the usual four wheel problems, just operated so smoothly. And pulling dry fertilizer spreaders was so much safer.
That full time New Process 203 transfer case was certainly tough. However it did impact mileage and front tire wear and many folks later bought conversion kits to enable making them capable of a 2wd setting. They were used by both Dodge and GM as New Process was a joint venture between them.
I miss the manual transfer case shift. This new electronic stuff breaks way to easy. Go back to manual hubs, as well. You can't beat how well the older trucks were made. And very easy to work on. Takes almost all day and 4 times the amount of money just to change the spark plugs. Where in the older ones, you'd be done in under 2 hours.
Chevy and GMC 1/2 tons are built either at Ft. Wayne Assembly or Oshawa ON. The 3/4 and 1 ton heavy duties are built at Flint Assembly. The engines are all built in the US.
Mine was a 78 K 20 Scottsdale. Fremont California production. Great truck but it was thirsty on fuel. Heavy duty and low gearing but shortly after the price of gasoline started to rise on a constant upward trend.
Back when chevy had a good pickup, I wish my 94 shitty chevy didn't have the gay cv axles. I also wish I knew the dumbass tbi system better. I threw a preformance intake on it and it's still pretty gutless for a 5.7 350. But it kindof reminds me of my dads old 69 chevelle, its a good cruiser
7:15 What's all this about "extensive corrosion protection"? These damn things dissolved like a water soluable aspirin the first time a cloud passed over the sun lmao.
@@chrisstromberg6527a friend of mine has a 78 K10 that his grandfather brought new, and the odometer turned over 4 times with the original 400 and turbo transmission. The motor was never torn apart and the transmission was rebuilt once in the 90s.
At 2:00 You can clearly see the dual fuel tanks located OUTSIDE of the frame. A side impact collision in the area, the tanks will rupture and you will be engulfed in a hellish inferno of terror. I'd rather have a Ford or even a Dodge than die in a horrific fire.
@@edwardpate6128 They really did there best to do it as cheap as possible with little regard for safety. It only took multiple lawsuits to convince them it would be cheaper and safer to put that tank within the frame rails.
Ive had 10+ square bodies, all lifted with 35s or bigger, never had a crack in a frame, my dad has a 89 f1shitty and the frame has completely cracked in half and been re welded more than once, my cousin has a 78 f100 and the frame is completely broke over the axel, the leafspring holds it together... So, no.
Hate to break it to you numb nuts but 1/2 and 3/4 tons have the same frame. Have owned several of these and the frames themselves are much stronger than Fords (not much experience with Dodge). The only weak point is right in front of the front shackle on the rear springs. The issue at that spot isn't the frame strength but rather the brace on the inside which creates a catch point for dirt, sand etc. and over time ( by time I mean 15 or 20 years) if the user doesn't power wash that crud out it will start to rot and eventually the frame will break at that spot.
I can't believe how awful the body lines do not match up on the gray and maroon long bed. Pitiful workmanship. I've had several squarebodys. They have so many shims everywhere.
i wish they still made them like that
The 4 wheel drive systems are similar on the new ones.
Me too!
Why? The GVWR of a dual 1ton is only 10000 pounds 😂
Spring 2021 my husband found a beautiful 1976 K-20 with only 68,000 miles on it, Silverado package, gold and white. I now drive her daily here in Iowa. Did a rust prevention treatment on her, because Lord knows, the one downfall of these is rust! Previously had a '79 C-10, since 1996 I owned that one. I love my square bodies! Sure is good to have a 4wd finally in my life. That 400 with all time 4wd sure gets crappy fuel mileage though! But no new trucks for me! They all ain't worth shite, all the fancy sensors and electronic crap! Bah!!! 😂
My daddy had a 77 F150 with a 400 and full time 4wd. I wish like hell he still had it. My 77 F150 is 4wd but not full time. Im a Ford guy through and through. The dentsides are by far the best trucks ever made in my opinion. But Chevrolets mid to late 70s trucks were beautiful too
There is no comparison to the old school simple technology , no computers necessary to make these beast run!
I had a 77 Chevy Silverado the silver and red only 2 wheel drive but it was a beautiful truck. Bought it new from the factory.
I worked in ag-business. I preferred the Ford for a two wheel drive. But the full time four wheel drive Chevy pickup was my pick for a four wheeler. We had a Western snow blade for the Chevy full time four wheeler, and that was the best blade truck I ever operated. I never used the "Lock" when blading. It didn't give you the usual four wheel problems, just operated so smoothly. And pulling dry fertilizer spreaders was so much safer.
great story, glad you enjoyed the film
My late dad has owned one C10 two wheel regular cab long bed in Scottsdale trim in Brown paint. Very well built truck.
That blue and white suburban is mint!
That full time New Process 203 transfer case was certainly tough. However it did impact mileage and front tire wear and many folks later bought conversion kits to enable making them capable of a 2wd setting. They were used by both Dodge and GM as New Process was a joint venture between them.
I converted my 79 K10 from full to part time 4WD some videos on my channel
I miss the manual transfer case shift. This new electronic stuff breaks way to easy. Go back to manual hubs, as well. You can't beat how well the older trucks were made. And very easy to work on. Takes almost all day and 4 times the amount of money just to change the spark plugs. Where in the older ones, you'd be done in under 2 hours.
Grandfather has a Silverado Scottsdale Stepside. Plan on rebuilding it when the time comes. Thing's got a 350 engine with four-bolt-main.
This was when CHEVROLET was built in the United States
Built tough
Chevy and GMC 1/2 tons are built either at Ft. Wayne Assembly or Oshawa ON. The 3/4 and 1 ton heavy duties are built at Flint Assembly. The engines are all built in the US.
I like these old gm trucks but for daily driving Ill take my 98 Z71 all day long 👊
Loving these videos
thanks, more to come
I had a 77 Scottsdale 6 foot box that I put a high lift cam in. It flew. I have a duramax dually now . Wish everyone bought American.
Love my '79 K10. Just put a new blueprint 400 small block in it and working in Sniper 2 EFI. I have some videos of it on my channel.
Love this had many
tough as nails
@@theemulsionalchemist5688 Chevys are strong
What engine does the 77 Chevy Cheyenne Deluxe 2wd Model have?
I’m SOLD!..must get one to complement my ‘77 Trans Am
sounds like a plan
Fantastic!
i love it
What a nice truck!
Mine was a 78 K 20 Scottsdale.
Fremont California production.
Great truck but it was thirsty on fuel. Heavy duty and low gearing but shortly after the price of gasoline started to rise on a constant upward trend.
OHHH 😯😯
😍!
😢i also eant this truck but god pls bless me so all my things can go wll thn i cn try to find one of this for myself
Totally cool
Back when chevy had a good pickup, I wish my 94 shitty chevy didn't have the gay cv axles. I also wish I knew the dumbass tbi system better. I threw a preformance intake on it and it's still pretty gutless for a 5.7 350. But it kindof reminds me of my dads old 69 chevelle, its a good cruiser
I like old chevy trucks 🚚
But the new chevy not good just design
7:15 What's all this about "extensive corrosion protection"? These damn things dissolved like a water soluable aspirin the first time a cloud passed over the sun lmao.
Yep, not only that, they only lasted about 100,000 miles mechanically.
@@chrisstromberg6527a friend of mine has a 78 K10 that his grandfather brought new, and the odometer turned over 4 times with the original 400 and turbo transmission. The motor was never torn apart and the transmission was rebuilt once in the 90s.
@@chrisstromberg6527 If basic maintenance was followed those were very capable of going 300K miles.
Lolz
Nice
Trucks suck today.
At 2:00 You can clearly see the dual fuel tanks located OUTSIDE of the frame. A side impact collision in the area, the tanks will rupture and you will be engulfed in a hellish inferno of terror. I'd rather have a Ford or even a Dodge than die in a horrific fire.
Remember that prior to that the gas tank was located in the cab behind the seat.
@@edwardpate6128 They really did there best to do it as cheap as possible with little regard for safety. It only took multiple lawsuits to convince them it would be cheaper and safer to put that tank within the frame rails.
those k-10s were probably cracking frames already just driving over the rough terrain
just weld it back together
Nope. Chevys are actually made to last, soooooo
Ive had 10+ square bodies, all lifted with 35s or bigger, never had a crack in a frame, my dad has a 89 f1shitty and the frame has completely cracked in half and been re welded more than once, my cousin has a 78 f100 and the frame is completely broke over the axel, the leafspring holds it together... So, no.
Hate to break it to you numb nuts but 1/2 and 3/4 tons have the same frame. Have owned several of these and the frames themselves are much stronger than Fords (not much experience with Dodge). The only weak point is right in front of the front shackle on the rear springs. The issue at that spot isn't the frame strength but rather the brace on the inside which creates a catch point for dirt, sand etc. and over time ( by time I mean 15 or 20 years) if the user doesn't power wash that crud out it will start to rot and eventually the frame will break at that spot.
I can't believe how awful the body lines do not match up on the gray and maroon long bed. Pitiful workmanship. I've had several squarebodys. They have so many shims everywhere.
This was one of the worst decades for quality control among the Big Three!
Only 10000 pounds? New trucks are around 14. This is a kids toy.
times have sure changed
Well it was 1977
Had Silverado's all my life that was my favorite 77 4 wheeldrive 350 Chevy it was a monster
You guys are replying to a troll post.
@@normanalvarez5751cool story
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